Unified School District · NJ
Carteret Borough School District
Carteret Borough School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 25,496. The median household income is $96,862 and the median age is 38.2.
25,496
Population
5806
People / sq mi
$96,862
Median Income
38.2
Median Age
Carteret Borough School District covers 4 sq mi of land at 5806.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$96,862
Median Household Income
$38,591
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$405,800
Median Home Value
$2,032
Median Rent
54.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.4%
High School+
30.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carteret Borough School District serves a community with a population of 25,496 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Carteret Borough School District is $96,862, with a per capita income of $38,591. The poverty rate is 6.6%.
Carteret Borough School District is 21.0% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 16.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Carteret Borough School District, 85.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Carteret Borough School District is $405,800, with a median rent of $2,032. The homeownership rate is 54.7%.
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Data for Carteret Borough School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3402820).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.